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Finding the Third Proportional to 421,958 and 909,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 421,958 and 909,901 is: 1,962,090.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,958 : 909,901 = 909,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,958/909,901 = 909,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,958x = 909,901 × 909,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,958x = 827,919,829,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,919,829,801/421,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962,090.61

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